Not one boy or girl will ever be denied care at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Our patients often come to us from other cities and states to receive the best quality of care possible. Most recently, we treated Hurricane Harvey evacuees from our sister Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. As more patient families... Continue Reading →
Friends Foundation Supports Better Senior Care
Support from donors, like you, provides resources that directly benefit senior-centered care throughout CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System (CSRHS). Our geriatric-friendly emergency department at CSRH - Medical Center (MC) serves more than 12,000 seniors each year. CSRH - MC also specializes in care for seniors throughout all units and specialties through the... Continue Reading →
Help Love’s, Sam’s Club, and Walmart Bring Healing to Children
You can make a difference in the lives of children while you are running errands, shopping for groceries, or stopping to get gas. Head to your local Love's Travel Stops location or Sam's Club and purchase a $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icon at the register. Walmart shoppers will also have the opportunity to add... Continue Reading →
Pedaling for Pink
Join us as we "Pedal for Pink" in support of the Christus Santa Rosa Health System Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! In honor of September being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation will participate in a special indoor cycling event at Joyride Texas at Alon on September 21. Cost is $40 per bike, and all proceeds... Continue Reading →
A Dream Fulfilled
Since he was a little boy, Robert dreamed of serving his country as a member of the United States military. When he graduated high school in 2014, he was ready to finally fulfill his dreams by joining the United States Marine Corps. However, Robert’s plans came to a halt when he failed the military’s medical... Continue Reading →
Your Dollars Make A Difference
Your donation to the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation helps improve health in our communities. Every dollar counts and reinforces services, technology, and outreach efforts for adults in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and beyond. We have a long history of philanthropy. Today, your generosity makes it possible for us to continue to provide the... Continue Reading →
Panda Express Cares for Children
Our friends at Panda Express are dedicated supporters of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. All year, you can stop by Panda Express to enjoy a tasty meal while making a difference for our patients. Just round up your purchase at the register to the next dollar, and your donation will help save young lives. "Supporting... Continue Reading →
Child Life Helps Sick Kids Be Kids
Every day, hundreds of children and families enter the doors at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, many times overwhelmed with feelings of stress, anxiety, and fear. While medical teams work to return patients to good health with innovative treatments and equipment, child life specialists work as a part of the team with their own... Continue Reading →
Family Advisory Board, Partnering with Patient Families
The Family Advisory Board (FAB) at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio was designed to create an ideal quality-of-care experience for patients, their families, and their care partners. Care partners are usually parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, foster parents, etc., who represent the patient. Each FAB member, or family adviser, is a past or current care... Continue Reading →
Friends Who Think Pink
Did You Know? The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammgraphy Unit (MMU) provides 2-D mammograms and the possibility of a cure through early detection. The MMU provides 3,000 mammograms per year Services are provided in Bexar, Comal, and surrounding counties where it most convenient to the women we serve. 1/3 of the mammograms are provided free... Continue Reading →